Learning: The Human Brain and the School for Life

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Learning is a central topic in psychology and education, as well as in neuroscience and computer science. This introduction to the subject by an international leader in the field covers all aspects of learning from a neuroscience perspective, presenting a selective view of applications of brain research in education.
The book addresses
* the functioning of the brain as a learning machine
* the factors that influence learning: attention, emotion ...
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Overview

Learning is a central topic in psychology and education, as well as in neuroscience and computer science. This introduction to the subject by an international leader in the field covers all aspects of learning from a neuroscience perspective, presenting a selective view of applications of brain research in education.
The book addresses
* the functioning of the brain as a learning machine
* the factors that influence learning: attention, emotion and motivation
* learning in childhood, adulthood and aging
* learning communities — social and situational contexts, norms and distortions
* applications for teaching in schools and universities.

The text contains many examples taken from actual cases. The style, at once cogent and entertaining, to professionals, students and interested lay readers.

*First release in English of German bestseller by leading international expert
*A unique introduction to current research on brain function and its applications in lifelong learning
*Engaging author is able to bridge the divide between research and teaching practice

Learning is a central topic in psychology and education, as well as in neuroscience and computer science. This introduction to the subject by an international leader in the field covers all aspects of learning from a neuroscience perspective, presenting a selective view of applications of brain research in education.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780080446981
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science
  • Publication date: 12/28/2008
  • Pages: 400

Meet the Author

Manfred Spitzer, German MD, director and research fellow at the psychiatric hospital of the Bavarian State University at Ulm, consultant of two German ministries of Education and of OECD, internationally renowned scientist in brain research, guest professorships at Harvard and Oregon State University, MIT book publication Mind within the Net and several popular science books, more than 100 scientific papers in international journals. Memberships in international societies and (co-) editor of international science journals. International award.

Table of Contents

The functioning of the learning brain — the brain cannot but learn; The factors that influence learning - among them attention, emotion and motivation; Life long learning in childhood, adulthood and aging; Learning communities — social and situative contexts, norms and distortions; Applications for teaching in schools and universities.

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